Elul 6, 5778, 8/17/2018
 Secret meeting between Netanyahu and SisiPM Netanyahu secretly traveled to Egypt two months ago to discuss Gaza situation. Egypt sentences Muslim Brotherhood leader to lifeEgyptian court sentences Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Guide to life in prison on accusations of inciting violence. Report: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefireAl Jazeera reports an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire was reached between Hamas and Israel. Israeli source: The report is incorrect. Egypt backs Saudi Arabia in row with CanadaEgypt says it stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia against foreign interference in its domestic affairs. Report: Israel to demand information on Hamas-held prisonersIsrael will not lift blockade without word on Hamas captives, including IDF soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, Arab sources report. Report: Internal Arab disputes delay Gaza agreementEgypt considering sending senior delegation to Gaza. Egyptian president fumes at Palestinian Authority chairmanPalestinian Authority's Abbas infuriates Egypt's Pres. El-Sisi furious as Egypt tries to broker peace between Hamas, PA, and Israel. Report: Deal with Hamas to include port - in EgyptNew plan would include airport and seaport - and a complete cessation of Gaza violence. Will it work? Report: Hamas officials may discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliationSenior Hamas delegation may discuss Egyptian-brokered Hamas-Fatah reconciliation plan. Sisi to Israel: Take advantage of opportunity for peaceEgyptian President urges Israeli public to make use of an opportunity for peace with Palestinian Arabs. Egypt sentences 75 Islamists to deathEgyptian court has sentences to death 75 Islamists, including Muslim Brotherhood leaders, in connection with 2013 clashes. Report: Diplomatic initiative in Gaza making progressNetanyahu reportedly tells ministers of new UN and Egypt-backed initiative for diplomatic solution in Gaza. Palestinian ISIS member eliminated in SinaiSecurity sources in Egypt confirm that senior Palestinian from ISIS and a former Islamic Jihad operative was eliminated in northern Sinai. Egypt, Saudi Arabia slam Nationality LawEgypt says new Israeli legislation 'consolidates occupation.' Saudi Arabia: Law 'perpetuates racial discrimination against Palestinians.' Explosion heard near Cairo Airport12 injured after explosion hits two fuel tanks outside Cairo International Airport. Egypt: Top Morsi adviser sent to life in prisonEgyptian court sentences former advisor to toppled president and 13 other people to life in prison for belonging to an illegal group. Egyptian army kills three jihadists in the SinaiEgypt continuing its crackdown on Sinai-based terrorism.Report: Egypt drafting agreement between Israel, HamasEgyptian initiative would include long-term ceasefire, prisoner swap, and sea port for Gaza. Report: Israel hits targets in SinaiArab media outlet claims Israeli forces carried out strikes in Sinai, targeting terror groups operating in the area. Arab officials: We'll go over Abbas' headSenior officials in moderate Arab states express willingness to hear peace plan even if PA Chairman Abbas opposes. Report: Hamas prepared for 'comprehensive deal' with IsraelHamas reportedly tells Egypt it is prepared to return Israelis it is holding in Gaza in exchange for airport and seaport.Egyptian president lobbies Trump admin on Palestinian statehoodPresident Sisi meets with Jared Kushner, Jason Greenblatt to discuss prospects for Mideast peace, reiterates support for 2-state solution.Egypt raises fuel prices as part of new austerity measuresEgypt announces new hikes on fuel prices as part of austerity measures tied to an IMF loan.Sisi reshuffles cabinetEgyptian President replaces the interior and defense ministers of the country’s cabinet in a major reshuffle. Musical based on Israeli film wins Tony award'The Band's Visit', based on Israeli film about Egyptian band stranded in Israel, wins 2018 Tony Award for Best Musical.Egypt: 28 accused of forming group to topple governmentEgypt's chief prosecutor refers 28 people to a criminal court on charges including forming an illegal group aiming to topple the government.Sisi appoints new prime ministerEgypt's President appoints Mustafa Madbouly as Prime Minister after previous government resigns.Egypt's government resigns after Sisi sworn inIn keeping with political tradition, Egyptian Prime Minister submits his government's resignation after Sisi sworn in for second term. ISIS claims Israel attacking in the SinaiISIS releases a video claiming that Israel carried out attacks in the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt to keep Rafah crossing open throughout RamadanEgyptian President orders to keep border crossing between Gaza and Egypt open throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Sisi: U.S. Embassy relocation will cause 'instability'Egypt’s President says the move of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem will have negative repercussions. Egypt excoriates Hamas leaderDuring Egypt visit, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was slammed, humiliated, Israel Hayom reports. Egypt refers terror suspects to military court555 terror suspects referred to military court on charges of joining the local ISIS affiliate. ANALYSIS: ISIS announces new strategy in Middle EastResurgent ISIS is gaining a foothold in Iraq, Egypt and Southeast Asia, and putting Israel on hold for now. Report: Egypt to allow body of Hamas engineer into GazaEgypt to reportedly allow Hamas member's burial in Gaza despite Israeli request not to until Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul are returned. Egypt and Jordan blast Israel over Gaza deathsEgypt and Jordan accuse Israel of excessive force following deaths of Gazans who clashed with IDF soldiers near border.Initial results show Sisi wins second termEgyptian President re-elected for second term with 92 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results.Egyptian army kills 16 jihadists in the SinaiEgypt’s military says 16 jihadists were killed in the past four days during a major military operation against ISIS. IDF preparing for conflict with ISISISIS' budget is equal to that of the IDF, IDF commander says. 105 terrorists killed in Egypt's 'Operation Sinai 2018'Egyptian soldiers and police personnel have killed 105 terrorists since the start of Sinai anti-terrorism operation in February. Egyptian counter-terror disrupting Israeli communications?Israeli Communications Minister speaks with Egypt about communications disruptions.British lawmakers demand to visit Egypt's MorsiSenior British Members of Parliament ask Egyptian authorities to allow them to visit former Islamist President who is now in prison. Top Egyptian security officials push Hamas-Fatah reconciliationTop Egyptian security delegation arrives in Gaza to follow up on the implementation of Fatah-Hamas reconciliation agreement.Egypt freezes assets of leading government criticEgypt freezes the assets of leading government critic Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh, who is accused of having links to Muslim Brotherhood. Egyptian delegation to discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliationEgyptian security delegation to arrive in Gaza to follow up on stalled Hamas-Fatah reconciliation efforts. Israel announces 'historic' gas contract with EgyptPM Netanyahu announces contract for sales of billions of dollars' worth of Israeli natural gas to Egypt.Al-Sisi’s pre-election maneuvers guarantee his March victoryAl-Sisi is taking no chances with the upcoming election because under his leadership the country has stagnated or gotten worse, Whether anyone else could have done better is a moot point.ISIS urges attacks during Egypt electionsVideo purportedly by ISIS affiliate in Egypt calls for attacks during next month’s presidential elections.Egypt launches major anti-jihadist operationEgyptian army launches Operation Sinai 2018 against jihadists in swathes of territory, including Sinai. Report: Egypt foils ISIS plot to kill HaniyehEgyptian security forces reportedly uncover ISIS cell which plotted to kill Hamas leader.Egypt military: Only we conduct operations in the SinaiEgypt’s military spokesperson denies report that Israel has been attacking ISIS targets in Sinai with Egyptian approval. Israel hit Sinai 100 times in the past two yearsIsrael helping Egyptian President el-Sisi fight ISIS in northern Sinai, report says.Egypt: Head of centrist party to challenge SisiHead of Egypt's El-Ghad party, Mousa Mostafa Mousa, to run for presidency in March election. Another Egyptian presidential candidate drops outLawyer Khaled Ali, seen as the last real challenger to Sisi, quits the race to be president. Egypt's former chief of staff arrested, drops presidential bidLieutenant General Sami Anan detained and accused of breaking the law by running for office. TSA orders Middle East countries to inspect air cargoTSA orders airports in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE to carefully inspect U.S.-bound air cargo.Egypt's former chief of staff to run for presidentGeneral Sami Anan, ousted by Islamist President Morsi in 2012, will challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi for the presidency. |
